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Flyers rumors: Philly brass not happy with Rick Tocchet-Matvei Michkov saga

The Philadelphia Flyers were hopeful to make the playoffs for the first time since 2019-20 this season. Part of those hopes were tied to the continued growth of Matvei Michkov.

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What’s next for the Flyers and Matvei Michkov?

It hasn’t been a great season for Philadelphia Flyers sophomore forward Matvei Michkov. After a 63-point rookie campaign, Michkov has struggled all season long with just 28 points. Much has been made of his relationship with head coach Rick Tocchet, as the bench boss has used Michkov sparingly on the ice.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 3

NHL Rumors: Artemi Panarin, Philadelphia Flyers, and A Change of Scenery

NHL Rumour Report: Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts: “The number I was hearing, and a few teams backed me on this, was $50 million, that was what Panarin

Philadelphia Flyers News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

NHL Rumours: Philadelphia Flyers In On Top Trade Candidate

It’s time for another round of NHL Rumours with us here at Last Word On Hockey. The Philadelphia Flyers have longed for high-end talent. While many options in the upcoming free agent class have dried up, one name in that group is already on the market at this season’s trade deadline.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / February 2

Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Playoff Odds, Deadline Approach, and More

The Philadelphia Flyers went 0–3–1 last week, essentially destroying any hopes of making the playoffs. Let’s take a look at the team’s key storylines for the week ahead.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 1

Flyers Admit Big 2026 Free Agency Plans Foiled By Early Signings

Philadelphia Flyers President of Hockey Operations, Keith Jones, recently said in an interview that some of the targets the Flyers planned to pursue in 2026 have been signed and are no longer available.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 1

1 trade Flyers must make before NHL Olympic break

The Philadelphia Flyers were making quite a bit of progress through the first three months of the season. After failing to make the playoffs during the last five seasons, head coach Rick Tocchet had his team in a position to challenge for one of the top three positions in the Metropolitan Division or an Eastern Conference Wild Card Slot.

Christian Dvorak News / The Hockey Writers / February 1

Flyers News & Rumors: Brière Playing with Fire, Untimely Dvorak Extension, & More

The Philadelphia Flyers are free-falling. They’ve dropped 11 of their past 13 games, putting themselves well outside the playoff picture for now. In this

Aleksei Kolosov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Flyers Reassign Aleksei Kolosov

2/1/26: The Flyers announced today that Kolosov has been reassigned to AHL Lehigh Valley. The transaction indicates that Ersson is likely going to be able to dress for the Flyers’ game on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / February 1

Flyers Floundering in Familiar Second Half Skid

The Philadelphia Flyers have looked like a team needing a break for a while now. The good news is that they’re about to get one, with only two games remaining before the Milan Olympics result in a 20-day gap between contests.

Travis Konecny News / NHL Trade Talk / January 30

Travis Konecny’s Playoff Comments One to Watch as Flyers Slide

Travis Konecny has played in just 22 playoff games throughout his 10-year NHL career — and hasn’t appeared in the postseason since 2019–20 — and it sounds like that’s starting to take a toll.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 30

Flyers aspire to 'stop the bleeding' in matinee vs. Kings

The month of January began with two satisfying wins for the Philadelphia Flyers, but it has been mostly downhill from there. The Flyers will try to end the month on a high note when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon.

Samuel Ersson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 30

Flyers Could Explore Trade Options For Samuel Ersson

At one point this season, it looked as though the Philadelphia Flyers might be buyers, not sellers, in the lead-up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. First-year head coach Rick Tocchet had the club primed to make a run to the playoffs, a clear step forward in the team’s retooling process.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

What Rasmus Ristolainen Brings to Team Finland’s Defense-First Plan

Olympic rosters are never just a list of the best names. They are a collection of jobs. Somebody has to kill penalties when the game tightens, somebody has to take the ugly defensive-zone draws after an icing, and somebody has to spend a whole shift wrestling the puck off the end boards so the stars can start with possession instead of chasing.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Bruins' Pavel Zacha leaves game with upper-body injury

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha left Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with an upper-body injury midway through the second period and did not return.

Hurricanes pull off historic comeback win against Mammoth

Red Wings' Patrick Kane passes Hall of Famer Mike Modano to become top-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history

Eight NHL players to watch at the upcoming Winter Olympics

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Samuel Ersson News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Flyers’ Samuel Ersson leaves game with lower-body injury

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson left Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins after the second period with a lower-body injury. Dan Vladar replaced Ersson between the pipes for the Flyers to begin the third period at TD Garden.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Flyers’ Head Coach in 2026–27 Should Be Phantoms’ John Snowden

Not long ago, the Philadelphia Flyers looked poised to make the playoffs. With the third-best record in the Eastern Conference on Christmas Day, making the postseason for the first time since 2019–20 felt like a legitimate possibility.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

NHL Predictions: January 29th Philadelphia Flyers vs Boston Bruins

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a look at the Philadelphia Flyers facing the Boston Bruins.

Dan Vladar News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Flyers activate Dan Vladar off injured reserve

A veteran netminder is ready to return to action. On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that goaltender Dan Vladar has been activated from injured reserve.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / January 27

Flyers' Rookie Finds Ways to Gain Advantage Before Battles Start

Denver Barkey knows he will never overpower NHL defensemen. At 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, the Flyers rookie accepts that reality and has built his game around a different approach.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Professor Press Box / January 26

By the Numbers: Back-to-Back Glory—How the Philadelphia Flyers Changed the NHL Map Forever in ’75

From the 1967 expansion until 1973, the Stanley Cup remained the exclusive property of the "Original Six" powerhouses. That tradition finally shattered in 1974 when the Philadelphia Flyers hoisted the trophy.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Professor Press Box / January 24

Between the Pipes: The Man Behind the Mask—When the Philadelphia Flyers Had a Wall Named Bernie Parent

The hockey world felt a little quieter on September 21, 2025, with the news that Bernie Parent had passed away at the age of 80. To those outside of Pennsylvania, he was a Hall of Fame goalie, but to the Philadelphia faithful, he was something closer to a guardian saint.

Owen Tippett News / Field Level Media / January 24

Owen Tippett hat trick leads Flyers in blowout of Avs

Owen Tippett had three goals for his second career hat trick and his first of the season, Matvei Michkov had two goals and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-3 in Denver on Friday night.

Rick Tocchet News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Rick Tocchet sends a strong message after another Flyers meltdown

Just when it looked like the Philadelphia Flyers were back on track, they came crashing back down.

Which offseason moves have aged well so far this season?

Garnet Hathaway’s empty-net blunder fuels Mammoth comeback win

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 20

Flyers’ Rick Tocchet gives brutal Rodrigo Abols injury update

The Philadelphia Flyers are currently three points outside of the final Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference after recently going through a prolonged losing skid, but they’ll have to continue attempting to battle their way back into a more advantageous position without forward Rodrigo Abols.